GST deadline a race against time, says GST Panel Chairman Amit Mitra

West Bengal Finance Minister and Chairman of GST Panel, Amit Mitra tells CNBC TV 18 that Panel would have to work on war footing if they were to ensure that CGST and IGST Bills were passed in the Winter Session; Stresses that much depends on intensity of discussions to reach consensus within 2 months as well as the number of industrial issues that come up; As regards GSTN, Mr. Mitra remarks that though Centre’s preparedness is good, it is not ahead of the curve; Some States...